Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

GR 55 La Vanoise

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34.8 mi
one way: 6,837 ft
climb: 9,141 ft
high point: Point to point
route

GR 55 La Vanoise is a 35-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,490 ft and 9,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 6,840 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Pralognan-la-Vanoise, about 1.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Moriond, Aiguille du Bochor and Mont Bochor. Cascade de la Fraîche and Cascade de la Vuzelle are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Chamois and Le Parc Isertan are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Couloir de la Grande Pierre · Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 2. Refuge du Col du Palet -> Champagny-le-Haut · Circuit du Lac Bleu

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at GR 55 La Vanoise for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.